KR20090041398A - Web format-based wireless communications - Google Patents

Abstract

Web compatible information is effortlessly exchanged over wireless communications utilizing web-based formats. These techniques can be employed over, for example, NFC air links and other wireless communication means to share information between devices in actual web exchangeable forms. The communication techniques allow lightweight communications to be automatically established between resource-constrained devices such as PDAs, cell phones, kiosks, movie posters, etc. Information can be passed and/or retrieved utilizing these techniques. These communication means can also be utilized to establish alternate types of communications by passing handshaking data between devices that can allow other communication protocols to be utilized.

Description

Method, system and device for transmitting information via wireless communication {WEB FORMAT-BASED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS}

Wireless devices have become very common. Wireless devices allow communications to be maintained through a variety of means without restricting the movement of users. Some devices use long distance communications, such as satellite or wireless telephone technology. Others use shorter range communications, such as Bluetooth devices. Although short-range communications may seem disadvantageous at first, they actually enable better discrimination between the sender and the receiver. For example, Bluetooth devices may be limited to communications in the range of 30 to 60 feet. This dramatically reduces interference with other users. Unfortunately, Bluetooth technology requires 'discovery' by the device to find other Bluetooth sources. In a conferencing environment where there are many users, a Bluetooth discovery session may find many users and devices with very similar identification tags. This makes it difficult to determine which users or devices the user wants to connect to.

Near field communication (NFC) has been developed to remove some of the inconveniences of current communication technologies and to enable fast and secure connection of devices in close proximity. The European Computer Manufacturer's Association (ECMA) has developed Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol (NFCIP-1) (ECMA-340, ISO / IEC 18092), a standard for NFC. These standards will help guide manufacturers developing NFC-compatible devices. One of the main advantages of NFC is that when two devices are brought in close proximity to each other, they can automatically create a communication link. This allows information to be quickly shared between these devices. For example, in a meeting, business card information can be easily shared by bringing NFC devices next to each other. This proximity restriction allows NFC devices to distinguish other NFC devices and control the flow of information.

One disadvantage of NFC, however, is the inclination of manufacturers to lean toward developing new data exchange protocols for new technologies only. Creating new data formats and communication methods is expensive and tends to isolate new technologies until the majority of the industry adopts them. This persists intricate ways, leaving a handful of manufacturers who inevitably refuse to adopt. After all, users pay for this mismatch with manufacturers by having to learn how to coordinate data exchange methodology different from NFC devices.

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Web formats are leveraged to provide web compatible information exchange over wireless communication. This allows existing web standards and / or languages to be used, for example, via NFC air links and other wireless communication means, so that information can be shared between devices in a real web exchangeable form without much effort. This communication technique allows lightweight communication to be automatically established between resource-constrained devices such as PDAs, cell phones, kiosks, movie posters, and the like. Information can be conveyed and / or retrieved using these techniques. For example, NFC tags can be read by users with an NFC compatible PDA by simply bringing the NFC compatible PDA very close to the NFC tag. Similarly, for example, a movie poster may include information that can be delivered to the cell phone by bringing the cell phone close to a point on the movie poster. In addition, such communication means can be used to establish yet another type of communications by transferring handshaking data between devices, which may enable other communication protocols to be used. These techniques allow information to be seamlessly transferred between devices and still remain compatible with web information structures and formats, substantially reducing the technical cost and complexity of lightweight communications.

The foregoing provides a simplified overview of the subject matter in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview of the subject matter. It is not intended to identify key / critical elements of the embodiments or to indicate the scope of the claims. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the subject matter in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the embodiments are described herein in conjunction with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the subject matter can be used, and the subject matter is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features of the claimed subject matter may become apparent from the detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a web format based wireless communication system according to an aspect of an embodiment.

2 is a block diagram of a transmission web format based wireless communication system according to an aspect of an embodiment.

3 is a block diagram of a receiving web format based wireless communication system according to an aspect of an embodiment.

4 is a diagram of information exchange between web format based wireless communication components in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment.

5 is a diagram of information exchange between a web format based wireless communication system and a web format based tag in a poster according to aspects of the embodiment.

6 is a flowchart of a web format based information exchange method according to an aspect of an embodiment.

7 is a flowchart of a web format based information exchange method over an NFC compatible air link in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment.

8 is a flowchart of a web format based information exchange method over an NFC compatible air link, using various modes in accordance with aspects of an embodiment.

9 is a flowchart of a web format based information exchange method for establishing alternative means of communication in accordance with aspects of the embodiment.

10 illustrates an example system in which embodiments may interact.

The claims are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following drawings, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter. It is apparent, however, that the disclosed embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the embodiments.

As used herein, the term "component" refers to a computer-related entity and refers to either hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or running software. For example, a component may be, but is not limited to being, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable, a thread of execution, a program, and / or a computer. By way of example, both an application running on a server and the server can be a computer component. One or more components may be in a process and / or thread of execution and a component may be localized on one computer and / or distributed between two or more computers.

As society becomes more mobile, wireless communication has become commonplace. However, new wireless technologies require that new standards and protocols be established in order for a particular device to communicate. The examples disclosed herein provide techniques for leveraging existing web formats over wireless technologies. Indeed, this extends the web beyond its usual boundaries to the physical world. Users can now "cut & paste" various types of information without being limited to desktops, laptops or other web-connected devices. Mobile devices can now exchange information with little effort without losing the structural aspect of the information. Thus, for example, a business card can be transferred electronically from one device to another while retaining its structure by passing only one device close to another.

A diagram of a web format based wireless communication system 100 is shown in FIG. In this example, the web format based wireless communication system 100 provides both the transmitting and receiving aspects of communication using a single web format based wireless communication component 102. In another example, separate components can be used instead to provide these functions. Web format based wireless communication component 102 transmits / receives information 104 and transmits / receives web switchable wireless information 106. Upon transmission, the web format based wireless communication component 102 receives the information 104, encodes the information 104 using the web format and wirelessly transmits it as the web switchable wireless information 106. Likewise, upon receiving the web switchable radio information 106, the web format based wireless communication component 102 provides the information 104 by decoding the web switchable radio information 106.

Information 104 may include, but is not limited to, information such as raw data, tables, charts, graphics, audio, games, communication protocols and software applications. The examples disclosed herein provide techniques for transporting data and do not impose restrictions on the type of data that can be transported. Thus, for example, a user can easily approach a kiosk and transfer his business card to various electronic "fishbowls" or very easily download new ringtones from the kiosk. The web switchable radio information 106 represents the information 104 after being processed for wireless transmission based on the web format. In addition, the web switchable radio information 106 may include data transmission requirements for various types of wireless communication means. Other techniques for processing the information 104 into web switchable wireless information 106 are described in more detail below. As the web format based wireless communication component 102 leverages the web format, new standards and protocols are not required for wireless communication, substantially reducing the overall implementation cost and complexity of wireless communication system installation.

For example, in one example used for NFC, a physical object (e.g., a poster, kiosk, etc.) may have an NFC tag identified by an "communication enabled" indicator (e.g., a symbol, etc.). Have Typical NFC tags conform to NFC communication standards, including RF and digital / analog circuitry, memory arrays, optional interfaces to external systems, and antennas. The “communicable” indicator serves to reveal the availability of the content over the NFC aerial link and serves as a touch mark for the NFC device. The indicator is typically located with the tag antenna, but the tag chip itself and the supporting electronics may be separated by a certain distance. The web format is then used to encapsulate the information in an NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) wrapper. The web format based wireless communication component 102 can operate in an NFC reader / writer mode and can communicate with an NFC tag or another NFC-enabled device (eg, a web kiosk, etc.). Act as a enabled mobile device. In addition, the web format based communication component 102 functions to establish an NFC aerial link to an NFC tag or another NFC device, and communicates in a standardized NFC manner to provide / receive web switchable wireless information 106.

2 shows an example of a transmission web format based wireless communication system 200 that converts information 208 to web switchable wireless information 210 using a web format based wireless communication component 202. The web format based wireless communication component 202 receives the information 208 using the web format based information component 204 and processes it using the web format. The wireless communication component 206 receives the processed information 208 and transmits it as the web switchable wireless information 210. The web format based information component 204 processes information 208 using various web formats (discussed below). Likewise, the wireless communication component 206 can use various wireless communication means to transmit the web switchable wireless information 210. Such communication means may include, for example, NFC, Bluetooth, ultra-wideband (UWB), infrared (Infrared) and other wireless communications.

When the web format based wireless communication system 200 is used in a passive manner such as, for example, an electronic tag, the information 208 is stored in the tag after being processed by the web format based information component 204. Can be. This allows the wireless communication component 206, which may be passive and / or active, to transmit the processed information 208 directly from the data store without waiting for the information 208 to be processed. Passive electronic tags are generally powered by a receiving device that transmits the signals necessary to power the tag's transmitting circuit. Thus, the techniques disclosed herein are applicable to passive tag devices, card emulation devices and / or peer-to-peer devices, and the like.

In one example, the web format based wireless communication component 202 can use, for example, NFC communication means (described in detail below), where the web format based information component 204 can transmit over an NFC air link. You can select and process data objects. The web format based information component 204 can generate an NDEF package to encapsulate common data object microformats (described below) typically used on a web page. This allows, for example, an NFC-enabled mobile device to send information to, for example, posters and / or kiosks and the like.

Similarly in FIG. 3, the receiving web format based wireless communication system 300 receives the web switchable radio information 310 via the wireless communication component 306, and the web switchable radio via the web format based information component 304. The information 308 is provided by decoding the information 310. As mentioned above, the wireless communication component 306 may store local and / or remotely as is without decoding the web switchable wireless information 310. This can be done so that information can be passed between multiple devices and the like. In essence, the web format based wireless communication system 300 operates as a leader of data. Thus, the web format based wireless communication system 300 may be used as a device to accommodate business cards, for example in a kiosk phishing bowl or the like. Like the transmission version described above, the web format based wireless communication system 300 may perform its functions using various wireless communication means and web formats.

In one example, the web format based wireless communication component 302 may use NFC communication means, for example, where the web format based information component 304 parses an NDEF package and is typically used on a web page. Recognize common data object microformats. In addition, the web format based information component 304 may include functions capable of storing, processing and / or displaying retrieved data objects. This allows, for example, NFC-enabled mobile devices to read information, for example from posters or kiosks and the like.

4 illustrates information exchange 400 between web format based wireless communication components 402, 406. In this example, web format based wireless communication component “A” 402 is sending information 404 as web switchable wireless information to web format based wireless communication component “B” 406. The web format based wireless communication component "B" 406 then provides the information 408. In one scenario, the web format based wireless communication component “A” 402 may be present in the mobile device, and the web format based wireless communication component “B” 406 may be present in the fixed object and / or device. This will enable mobile devices to deliver information to a fixed device if they come within a particular proximity established by wireless communication means used to transmit and receive web switchable wireless information. This is similar to the fish bowl in the kiosk example.

In another scenario, the web format based wireless communication component “A” 402 may be in a fixed device and the web format based wireless communication component “B” 406 may be in a mobile device. For example, a fixed device may be a movie poster that provides movie date and time with person information whenever a conditional mobile device enters a certain distance. Thus, the mobile device, represented as web format based wireless communication component “B” 406, may power the fixed device (if needed) and receive web switchable wireless information.

Each of the components 402, 406 may be an active and / or passive component. Examples of the techniques disclosed herein operate efficiently with both types of devices and / or hybrid devices without distinguishing between active and passive devices. Thus, these examples may be used with reader / writer, card emulation and / or peer-to-peer communication systems, and the like. As mentioned above, the information 404, 408 can be stored in their web exchangeable form to assist in the exchange of information.

5 illustrates an information exchange 500 between a web format based wireless communication system 504 and a web format based tag 508 in a poster 506. When a user 502 accesses a poster 506 with a mobile device that includes a web format based wireless communication system 504, the web format based wireless communication system 504 may remove the web format based tag 508. Interact with poster 506 to retrieve information (in this example). The web format based tag 508 shown in FIG. 5 is strictly for illustrative purposes, nor is it intended to represent any physical similarity, nor does it suggest a trademark representation of the web format based tag 508. Any symbol, sound and / or other indicator may be used to train the user to access that point and exchange web format based information.

The examples disclosed herein are applicable to various types of wireless communication systems. One of the more recent types of wireless communication is called proximity area communication, or "NFC." NFC is a standards-based short-range (several centimeter) wireless access technology that enables simple and secure two-way interaction between electronic devices. NFC devices may change their mode of operation to be in reader / writer, peer-to-peer, or card emulation mode. Different modes of operation are based on ISO / IEC 18092 NFCIP-1 and ISO / IEC 14443 contactless smart card standards. In reader / writer mode, the NFC device may read the NFC tag type as in the poster tag scenario described above. The reader / writer mode is also an RF interface in accordance with Sony Corporation's FeliCa and ISO 14443 (derived from ISO 18092, passive communication mode).

In peer-to-peer mode, devices can exchange data. For example, alternative means of communication protocols such as for Bluetooth or WiFi link setup parameters may be exchanged and / or data such as a virtual business card or digital photo may be exchanged and the like. Peer-to-peer mode is standardized in the ISO / IEC 18092 standard. In the card emulation mode, the device can operate as a tag, making it look much the same to an external reader as a typical contactless smart card. Typically, tags are passive devices that store data read by an NFC functional device. This allows for example contactless payments and ticketing and the like.

A commonly predicted usage is to place NFC tags on outdoor advertisements (eg movie posters, vending machines, bus stops, etc.). A user of an NFC-enabled mobile device, such as a mobile phone or PDA, may place the device near a tag on a poster and information related to the advertiser and its promotion may be sent to the mobile device for future use and reference. It is anticipated that telephone numbers, site addresses, maps, calendar event records, visual and textual information, and other data types may be transmitted. However, NFC has many problems that hinder daily use. One of the major problems is how to exchange data types that the user is interested in and are familiar with via NFC data links.

One example provided herein is an NFC compatible air link (eg, Microsoft) using a bidirectional asynchronous replication process between loosely cooperating applications (ie devices). Information is sent through SSE (Simple Sharing Extensions). This technique is based on web formatted wrapping of content that allows the transmission of data (eg, UserLand's Really Simple Syndication 2.0). SSE is a standard that supports the use of RSS 2.0 as the basis for item sharing and provides bi-directional, asynchronous copying of new and changed items between two or more cross-subscribed RSS feeds.

Thus, the examples provided herein can use this type of web format based SSE and SSE like schema to exchange information wirelessly, for example, over an NFC aerial link. have. In essence, cross-described feeds are replaced with an NFC air link between two loosely cooperating applications (NFC functional devices). The information can then be pasted around using two completely different endpoints (different from web components). For example, one endpoint may be a mobile device with an NFC link and the other endpoint may be a fixed poster or kiosk or the like with an NFC link. Thus, two loosely collaborative applications run on a mobile device and a fixed poster or kiosk, not on a web server, essentially replacing web services without the burden of Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Other web formats used to preserve the structure of web information can also be used. Just as users of desktop PCs can cut and paste between their applications, web users will have similar functionality within web browsers. Also, examples can use this web format of cut & paste processes to assist in the transfer of information and preserve its structure over wireless communication. In essence, the truncation process is, for example, until the mobile device (i.e., mobile web format based wireless communication device) is within a certain distance, e. It can be used to store data with full structure. And, when the mobile device comes within a certain distance, the paste may be performed from the tag to the mobile device.

In order to preserve the structure of the information, various types of web formats may be used. For example, it represents semantic content for a common data type (e.g., business card format vCard, calendar event format iCalendar, etc.), but is wrapped in XHTML compatible XML and styled using a conventional web browser. ) A set of microformats suitable for markup, layout and display can be used. Microformats are essentially XML representations of common data objects (eg hCard, hCalendar, etc.). What makes microformats particularly useful is their textual representation as semantic markup using XML. In this form, even though the semantic semantics of the data object are not directly supported by domain specific applications, the data can be laid out, styled and represented using any conventional web browser. Can be. This is not possible using the underlying binary format from which microformats are derived. For example, vCards are not intended for direct human interpretation, and vCards require application support for interpretation. The hCard derived from the vCard is human readable XML and can be styled and rendered in a web browser even if domain specific applications are not available to handle it directly.

It is possible to layer the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) used by the web browser onto the link layer on the NFC protocol stack. This allows the web browser to access physical properties such as external advertisements, bus stops, movie posts or information kiosks in the theater lobby, and the like. However, this solution (including TCP / IP, DHCP and lower stack layers) is too over-weight if you only want to exchange data directly over the NFC air link. Also, using HTTP requires active communication by both endpoints. NFC tags are passive, that is, they cannot actively communicate at high levels of abstraction. Its main function is to provide data in response to a rather simple RF command and response protocol.

Thus, for example, SSE applied to RSS 2.0 formatted syndicated content can be directly encapsulated into an NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) message, and can be used for posters, buildings, kiosks and / or other physical objects. Etc. may be located within an NFC "tag" that is then applied to the back. By applying web cut & paste technology that preserves the information structure, for example, to tags on physical posters, users of NFC-enabled mobile devices can use "touch gestures" so that they can use a web page with a browser. You can exchange information with the physical world in the same way that you can interact with it. However, they "touch" with the device, not "click" with the mouse. In this regard, touch refers to coming within a certain proximity rather than requiring actual contact. In another example, a tag with appropriate interface electronics and software is attached to a web kiosk, for example, to display a web page on a hybrid paradigm, i. Mark ”, it becomes possible to exchange context-relevant and tailored data between the device and the kiosk application. The concept of "downloading" or "exchanging" data objects from posters or web kiosks structured according to the same data formatting conventions used on a web page and identified by the same iconography is an education. It reduces the gap, reduces user complaints and expands the reach of existing back-end systems.

NFC communication may exchange data using several different formats. Examples disclosed herein include, for example, SSE markup exchanged through the NFCIP-1 standard, SSE markup exchanged through the NFC Data Link Control Protocol, and / or SSE markup encapsulated in an NFC Data Exchange Format message assembly. In addition, transmission of HTML / XHTML / CSS / ECMAScript, object exchange (OBEX), and / or common data object microformats can be accomplished via an NFC link using an NFC Data Exchange Format message assembly. Can help preserve information structures. It can be appreciated that SSE is not the only web format that can be used to transmit information via the NFC formats described above.

In view of the exemplary system described and illustrated above, methodologies that may be implemented in accordance with embodiments will be better understood with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6-9. Although methodologies are shown and described as a series of blocks for the sake of simplicity, some embodiments may occur in a different order and / or concurrently with other blocks than those shown and described herein, depending on the embodiment. It will be appreciated and understood that the examples are not limited by the order of these blocks. Moreover, not all blocks shown may be required to implement the methodologies in accordance with the embodiments.

The embodiments may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, executed by one or more components. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. Typically the functionality of the program modules may be combined or distributed as desired in various examples of embodiments.

In FIG. 6, a flowchart of a method 600 of web format based information exchange according to one aspect of an embodiment is shown. The method 600 begins at block 602 by providing 604 a wireless communication link between two or more devices 604. Various wireless communication means may be used to establish the link. Such communication means may include, for example, NFC, Bluetooth, UWB, IrDA, and other wireless communications. Thereafter, the information is transmitted 606 between the devices over a communication link using a web format based data exchange process and terminates the flow (608). The web format based data exchange process may include, but is not limited to, using an NDEF package that encapsulates the common data object microformats commonly used on web pages. Web formats help to preserve the information structure during the transmission of information over the wireless communication link. Additional processes have been described above.

In FIG. 7, a flowchart of a method 700 of web format based information exchange over an NFC compatible air link in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment is shown. The method 700 begins at block 702 by using an NFC compatible air link 704 as a wireless communication link. Thereafter, information is exchanged between two or more NFC compatible devices over an NFC compatible air link using a loosely coupled data exchange format based on web formatted wrapping of content (706), and block 708. End the flow. For example, SSE (based on RSS 2.0) can be used to transmit information over an NFC compatible air link. This allows NFC compatible devices to operate as loosely coupled applications that receive content wrapped in XML.

In FIG. 8, a flowchart of a method 800 of web format based information exchange over an NFC compatible air link using various modes in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment is shown. The method 800 begins at block 802 by establishing communication with the NFC compatible air link 804 (804). Thereafter, the web exchangeable information is transferred between NFC compatible devices using reader / writer mode, peer-to-peer mode, and / or card emulation mode (806) and ends at block 808. The examples provided herein can be used with any of the NFC compatible modes. The exchange of web formatted information is not limited by the type of transmit / receive and / or active / passive attributes of NFC functional devices.

In FIG. 9, a flowchart of a method 900 of web format based information exchange for establishing alternative means of communication in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment is shown. The method 900 begins at block 902 by establishing communication 904 using an NFC compatible air link. Thereafter, the web exchangeable information is transmitted between the NFC compatible devices to establish 906 an alternative means of communication and terminate at block 908. The type of information conveyed includes, but is not limited to, information such as raw data, tables, charts, graphics, audio, games, communication protocols and software applications. The examples disclosed herein provide techniques for transmitting data and do not impose constraints on the type of data that can be transmitted. Thus, for example, it may include data protocol requirements for establishing various types of wireless communication means in addition to NFC. This allows, for example, the user to "touch" other NFC-enabled devices and for example to establish a Bluetooth connection without much effort. This is inherently easier to perform than sorting through the list of potential links before determining which is correct using the "find" feature of Bluetooth.

10 is a block diagram of a sample system 1000 in which embodiments may interact. System 1000 represents a typical web-based system for sharing information over the Internet. The examples provided herein can interact with such a system using a web format based information structure. System 1000 includes one or more client (s) 1002. Client (s) 1002 may be hardware and / or software (eg, threads, processes, computing devices). System 1000 also includes one or more server (s) 1004. In addition, server (s) 1004 may be hardware and / or software (eg, threads, processes, computing devices). One possible communication between the client 1002 and the server 1004 may be in the form of a data packet configured to be transmitted between two or more computer processes. System 1000 includes a communication framework 1008 that can be used to facilitate communication between client (s) 1002 and server (s) 1004. Client (s) 1002 is connected to one or more client data store (s) 1010 that may be used to store information local to client (s) 1002. Similarly, server (s) 1004 is connected to one or more server data store (s) 1006 that can be used to store information local to server (s) 1004.

It will be appreciated that the systems and / or methods of embodiments may be used in web switchable wireless communications to assist computer components and similar non-computer related components. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art can use the systems and / or methods of the present embodiments for extensive enumeration of electronic related technologies including but not limited to computers, servers, and / or handheld electronic devices, and the like. Will understand.

What has been described above includes examples of embodiments. While it will of course not be possible to describe all conceivable combinations of components or methodologies for the purpose of describing the embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that many additional combinations and permutations of the embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the present claims are intended to cover all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Also, for the scope of the term "include" as used in the description or claims, the term "comprising", as used herein, is interpreted as "comprising" when used as a conventional word in a claim. It is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to &quot; comprising. &Quot;

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A method of transmitting information through wireless communication, Providing a wireless communication link between two or more devices; And Transmitting information between the devices over the communication link using a web format based data exchange process Including, the information transmission method via wireless communication. The method of claim 1, NFC link using near field communication (NFC) data exchange format message assembly while preserving the structure of the information using web compatible languages, scripts, and / or common data object microformats. And transmitting the information via wireless communication. The method of claim 1, Using an NFC compliant air link as the wireless communication link; And Exchanging information between two or more NFC-compatible devices and / or electronic tags over the NFC-compatible air link using a web-based format. The method of claim 1, Transmitting information between the devices using a loosely coupled data exchange format based on web formatted wrapping of content. The method of claim 1, Transmitting information over an NFC compatible air link using a bidirectional asynchronous replication process among a plurality of loosely coorperating devices. The method of claim 1, Transmitting the information over an NFC compatible air link using an NFC data link control protocol. The method of claim 1, And transmitting the information encapsulated in the NFC data exchange format message assembly over an NFC compatible air link. The method of claim 1, Transmitting the information using an object exchange (OBEX) format over an NFC compatible air link. The method of claim 1, Maintaining at least one structural aspect of the information transmitted between the devices. The method of claim 1, preserving structured data during transmission using an xml schema and / or a microformat schema. The method of claim 1, Transmitting initialization information for establishing an alternative communication link protocol. The method of claim 1, Operating at least one device in a reader / writer mode, a peer-to-peer mode, and / or a card emulation mode. As a device 102 using the method of claim 1, At least one selected from the group consisting of a computer, a server, an electronic tag and a handheld electronic device. A system for transmitting data through wireless communication, A wireless communication component 206, 306 capable of wirelessly receiving and / or transmitting information 208, 308; And Encode information using web switchable formats, provide encoded information to the wireless communication component 206, 306 for transmission, and / or receive web switchable formats received from the wireless communication component 206, 306. Web format based information component (204, 304) for decoding into information And a system for transmitting data via wireless communication. The method of claim 14, The web format based information component (204, 304) preserves a web switchable data structure of the information when the information is received and / or transmitted. The method of claim 14, The wireless communication component (206, 306) is an active and / or passive component. The method of claim 14, A system for transmitting data via wireless communications, used in electronic tag devices, reader / writer systems, card emulation systems, and / or peer-to-peer communications. The method of claim 14, The wireless communication component (206, 306) communicates using wireless communication, using an infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), and / or a Bluetooth compatible standard. The method of claim 14, The wireless communication component (206, 306) transmits and / or receives information using an NFC air link. As a system to help wireless communication, Means (206, 306) for providing wireless communications between devices; And Means (204, 304) for exchanging information between the devices via the wireless communication using web understandable formats. System for helping wireless communication comprising a.

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